Arizona State entered the matchup ranked No. 21 in the nation, with analysts expecting them to challenge for the Pac-12 crown, but the game against Utah completely changed that narrative. Whatever happened in Salt Lake City was a disaster of its own making, a 42-10 loss that revealed all the flaws that the Sun Devils had been attempting to conceal throughout the season.
This analysis examines the tactical flaws, execution errors, and key moments that turned a winnable game into a devastating loss for Arizona State.
The Battle in the Trenches: Physical Dominance of Utah
Utah did not only win, they overpowered the line of scrimmage.